PAINTING
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Non-chrome Aircraft Paints
Q. We are a supplier of component parts for various industries and are attempting to re-enter the aircraft industry.
Most of our proposed products will be applied directly
to aircraft on the assembly line. Consequently, the paint
finish we apply must match and comply with the builder's
specifications. In the time period since we left the aircraft
market, there have been many changes in the composition of aircraft paints. Can you provide me with a list of
non-chrome paints that have been approved for use by the
various companies in that industry? I don't really want to
go directly to the aircraft manufacturers, as we are quoting
on this work against other suppliers. Do you know of
anyone who looks at the environmental side of coatings
whom I could contact for the latest information?—G.K.
A. Unfortunately, I don't have the kind of specific information you need. Furthermore, each aircraft manufacturer
could have a different set of finish specifications. If they
are building military aircraft, however, they would have
to comply with Mil Specs. I don't know anyone who
can help you except the aircraft manufacturers themselves. I see nothing wrong with contacting the customer
about information for quotations. If you are responding
to an RFP, they probably expect you to ask questions.
Furthermore, from a purely business standpoint, I am
sure they would welcome competing bids from other
component suppliers.
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